Current Technology Implementation in the Music Classroom Stiehl CEP 812
Classroom Usage of Technology in Band Class Youtube Fridays Demonstrates Professional Musicians Demonstrates correct posture, hand positions and embouchures on instruments Fun classroom event Incentive to good behavior at end of the week Incorporates student involvement Students may send links to videos to use in class
Classroom Usage of Technology in Band Class Classroom Website and Teacher Blog Allows for constant communication with parents Post permission slips, word documents and excel spreadsheets in PDF form Students may check out fun music websites Information regarding trips and upcoming events Blog allows for immediate updates Congratulations on concerts, changes to call time
Lesson Planning Using Technology Websites to explain musical terms Youtube videos explain loud vs. soft I-tunes plays music clips to explain time signatures WebQuests give lesson ideas Developed own ideas for WebQuest Powerpoint Presentations Visual and audible representations for musical terms Racecar=allegro, biking=andante Aesthetically pleasing learning
Idea Sharing Using Technology Students hear groups from around the world Youtube has many school group performances Our class listens to other groups playing the same songs as us Comment on and critique the groups we hear Flip Camera gives idea of progress through the year Record during class Comment and critique our own class
Professional Development through Technology Sibelius Music Program Use personally to create music parts and music worksheets for class State and National Music Education Websites Contain ideas for music advocacy and articles